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How to Make a Felt Fisherman Bear
Make a felt fisherman bear who enjoys the patient sport of waiting for the fish to bite. Felt is soft and easy enough for beginner sewers to finish a bear in about an hour. Natural wool felt is ideal for this craft, because it does not break up easily after cutting into it, unlike acrylic. Find a si
How to Make Fabric Flowers for Baby's Hair
Small fabric flowers can be added to hair clips, barrettes or headbands to make an adorable accessory for a baby's hair. The color and pattern of the fabric flowers are entirely up to you and may be customized for certain holidays or occasions, such as red and green for Christmas or pastel colors to
How to Make Your Own Comic Programs
Liven-up the program distributed at the next event or recital by inserting some comic book energy. Guests will be excited to see something other than standard paragraphs of text and boring clipart. Creating a program will take some time and effort, but it can be easily accomplished with basic drawin
How to Make the Pillsbury Doughboy
The Pillsbury Doughboy is a cuddly little advertisement icon for Pillsbury products. Instantly recognizable, he has become one of the most popular marketing tools of all time. You can purchase a doll likeness of this product mascot from retail stores, or with the proper supplies, you can make your o
Ways to Hang Leather
Search for rolls of leather or large pieces of leather at antique, scrap and yard sales. You can even recycle leather from a couch or upholstery project into another space in your home. Like a leather jacket or couch, a leather hanging will still need proper care and maintenance. Apply leather clean
Instructions on How to String Beads
Stringing beads is an easy and rewarding craft activity. Not only does it help you work on your manual dexterity, but it's also a way to make beautiful handmade gifts. Once you become familiar with basic beading techniques, you can begin to incorporate more complex designs into your beadwork. To sta
How to Get Free Quilting Patterns
Getting free quilting patterns is a great way to save money while enjoying your favorite hobby. Explore new worlds with fabric using designs you can try for free. Sewing a handmade quilt for a grandchild or someone close to you is a true labor of love. There are several sites you can use to get free
Styles of Japanese Calligraphy
Japanese calligraphy originated in China more than one thousand years ago.set for calligraphy image by Daria Miroshnikova from Fotolia.comCalligraphy is the art of writing beautifully, and plays a central role in Japanese culture. Traditional Japanese calligraphy, called shodo, originated...
How do I Use a Latch Hook Tool for Rugs?
The latch hooking craft, easy enough to appeal to both children and adults, involves attaching short pieces of yarn to a canvas with a latch hook tool. By using different colors of yarn, you can create a variety of designs ranging from simple to intricate. The finished latch hook project can become
Free Entertainment for Kids in Los Angeles
Los Angeles is the second biggest city in the United States and the biggest city in California. For parents looking for free entertainment activities for kids in the Los Angeles area, there are several activities to choose from.
How to Knit a Single Color Tea Cozy
Few things are as comforting as a cup of tea, freshly brewed and poured steaming hot. But a perfect brew takes time, and the teapot cools while you wait, leaving you with a lukewarm cup. However, if you cover your teapot with a hand-knit cozy, your tea will stay hot much longer. In a few simple step
Craft Activities for Making a Sand Clock
Sand clocks were invented around the 14th century.hourglass image by ?¡ãbrahim KARKINO??LU from Fotolia.comSand clock is another name for hourglass, sand timers or sandglasses. The earliest known record of these ingenious timekeeping devices dates back to the Middle Ages around the 14th...
Blind Stitch Hemmer Instructions
Nearly all zigzag sewing machines manufactured since the 1970s come equipped with an automatic blind hemming stitch. Refer to the instruction book that is supplied with the machine, or examine closely the examples of stitches printed somewhere on most machines. The blind hem stitch will look like
How to Fold an Origami Hexagon
The practice of folding paper into decorative shapes, or origami, often conjures thoughts of paper flowers, frogs and swans. Origami also includes the more basic shapes, such as the hexagon. The hexagon has six sides with angles that add up to 720 degrees instead of 360. Using a piece of paper of yo
So You Want To Know How To Make Your Own Soap?
Learning how to make your own soap can be a rewarding and worthwhile experience. Not only does it teach a valuable skill but it is also a great deal of fun. It is abundantly rewarding ...
How to Make a Difference Through Art
Art changes us, and you can use art to effect change. Many artists use their talent to make a difference in the world. Whatever art media or genre, art is a unique form of communication. Art is subjective. What someone considers a work of art, another person may not be able to comprehend. Visual art
Information on the Silkie Chicken
The silkie chicken is a breed named after its uniquely soft plumage. Silkies are popular as ornamental breeds and as pets, with many owners showing them at exhibitions. Of course, although some people might view the practice as nearly sacrilegious, the silkie chicken can be eaten as well.
How to Crochet Mittens for Kids
Crocheting for kids gives them warm hands, heads, necks and hearts. When you crochet winter garments for children, simply take a few measurements---then you will be on your way. Crochet kids' mittens using worsted weight, machine-washable yarn so you can have an easier time caring for them because k
How to Make A Three-Dimensional Cardboard Object
Whether you are making a school project or a hobby reconstruction, cardboard is an essential building material that can be molded and formed into almost any three-dimensional object. All that is required is a basic understanding of three-dimensional objects and the process of transforming two dimens